Add 24/21 and 28/50, Solve 1 3/21 + 28/50 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 28/50

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 28/50

24/21 + 28/50 is 298/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
24/21 = 24 × 50/21 × 50 = 1200/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
28/50 = 28 × 21/50 × 21 = 588/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1200/1050 + 588/1050 = 1200 + 588/1050 = 1788/1050
1788/1050 simplified gives 298/175
So, 24/21 + 28/50 = 298/175
In mixed form: 1123/175

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